Import & Export Trade Declarations (TDEC)
In accordance with the Import and Export (Registration) Regulations, Chapter 60E and the Industrial Training (Clothing Industry) Ordinance, Chapter 318, Laws of Hong Kong, every person who imports or exports any article other than an exempted article is required to lodge with the Commissioner of Customs and Excise an accurate and complete import / export declaration within 14 days after the importation / exportation of the article and pay the required declaration charges. Any late lodgment of declaration will result in a penalty being imposed on the importer / exporter.
Tradelink’s service allows you to submit the Import / Export Trade Declarations (TDEC) electronically.
Six Types of TDEC Supported
Import Declaration Form 1 (for imports of non-food items and articles not exempted from declaration charge)
Import Declaration Form 1A (for imports of food items only)
Import Declaration Form 1B (for imports of articles exempted from declaration charge)
Export / Re-export Declaration Form 2 (for exports of Hong Kong made non-clothing items and articles not exempted from declaration charge, and re-exports of articles not exempted from declaration charge)
Export Declaration Form 2A (for exports of Hong Kong made clothing items specified in Schedule 1 to the Industrial Training (Clothing Industry) Ordinance)
Export / Re-export Declaration Form 2B (for exports/re-exports of articles exempted from declaration charge)
Six types of TDEC supported
- Import Declaration Form 1 (for non-food items)
- Import Declaration Form 1A (for food items)
- Import Declaration Form 1B (for articles exempted from declaration charge)
- Export / Re-export Declaration Form 2 (for Hong Kong made non-clothing andnon-footwear items)
- Export Declaration Form 2A (for Hong Kong made clothing and footwear items)
- Export Declaration Form 2B (for articles exempted from declaration charge)
Document Submission Choices
Digital Submission
Meet regulatory standards while enjoying a streamlined and efficient submission process for your business via the below methods:
- Secure and reliable platform and software
- Direct integration with customer’s backend system
Paper-to-electronic Conversion Services
- Walk-in service at Tradelink Service Centres
- Pick-up service*
- Postal service*
- Data entry service*
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